Deck 12: Developing Goals and Formulating a Contract

Question 1

_____ is a qualitative method that seeks to determine whether intended or unintended gains can be attributed to a particular action.​

A)​Confrontation
B)​Reframing
C)​An informative event
D)​An agreeable mandate

Answer 1

C

Question 2

​Which of the following guidelines can assist you in maximizing the reliability and validity of the data collected using baseline measures?

A)​Using multiple measures and instruments when necessary
B)​Measuring time intervals with the lowest incidence of behavioral excesses
C)​Taking measurements in relatively inconsistent conditions
D)​Obtaining measurements after change-oriented interventions have been implemented

Answer 2

A

Question 3

In the goal development decision-making process, as a social worker, you should:​

A)​identify the concern, need, or want that drives the formulation of goals.
B)​assist clients in specifying goals in measurable language.
C)​make the final decision about which goals to achieve.
D)​discourage the participation of involuntary clients.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Erika, Jacob's manager, has expressed her annoyance over Jacob's failure to reach office on time every day. As a result, Jacob decides to be punctual. The goal developed by Jacob is an example of a(n) _____.​

A)​shared goal
B)​covert goal
C)​reciprocal goal
D)​overt goal

Question 5

A _____ identifies a desired behavior change on the part of all parties involved.​

A)​covert contract
B)​good-faith contract
C)​contingency contract
D)​general-task contract

Question 6

Jane, a 35-year-old mother, has been court-ordered to attend a parenting skills group. During the first session with the social worker, Jane becomes hesitant about making a commitment toward achieving her goals. To assist Jane in achieving her goals, the social worker should first:​

A)​demand Jane's commitment to achieve goals.
B)​explore the basis of Jane's misgivings and reservations.
C)​challenge Jane's beliefs about parenting.
D)​condemn Jane's parenting skills.

Question 7

In a _____, the parties involved agree to change their behavior independently of one another.​

A)​contingency contract
B)​good-faith contract
C)​general-task contract
D)​covert contract

Question 8

A(n) _____ is the agreement that becomes the focus of the work to be completed by the social worker and the client.​

A)​goal statement
B)​general task
C)​baseline measure
D)​agreeable mandate

Question 9

A social worker and his client have identified different goals the client would like to achieve. While assisting the client in selecting specific goals, the social worker should ask the client to first:​

A)​assess her level of readiness.
B)​identify obstacles to goal attainment.
C)​evaluate strategies to achieve the goals.
D)​rank those goals in order of their priority.

Question 10

Goals with minors tend to work best when they:​

A)​clarify the consequences of negative behavior.
B)​are not linked to incentives.
C)​provide opportunities for them to measure their progress.
D)​do not involve family or significant others.

Question 11

While using baseline measures, it is important to:​

A)​determine whether the client understands the method used.
B)​evaluate the qualitative data of the measurements.
C)​obtain measures under relatively consistent conditions.
D)​select time intervals with the lowest incidence of behavioral excesses.

Question 12

In the goal development decision-making process, setting goals:​

A)​helps the client to be independent of the social worker.
B)​identifies the social worker as the sole decision maker.
C)​ensures goal attainment at the end of the helping process.
D)​provides direction, focus, and continuity to the helping process.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of setting goals?​

A)​It helps the client to be independent of the social worker.
B)​It identifies the social worker as the sole decision maker.
C)​It ensures goal attainment at the end of the helping process.
D)​It facilitates the development of appropriate strategies and interventions.

Question 14

In the context of goals, which of the following statements is true of partializing?​

A)​It makes the implementation of goals difficult.
B)​It is a new technique in social work practice.
C)​It gives clients a sense of efficacy in support of goal attainment.
D)​It increases the complexity of the decision-making process.

Question 15

In a conflict between a husband and wife, both express a desire to improve their communication with each other. They feel that when they talk, they interrupt each other and do not listen to the other. Hence, they formulate the goal statement "I will listen to you without interrupting if you do the same." In this scenario, it is evident that they have formulated a(n) _____ goal.​

A)​involuntary
B)​conflicting
C)​reciprocal
D)​grandiose

Question 16

Which of the following is the first and foremost element to be considered while developing a contract with a client??

A)?Ranking the goals to be accomplished according to their priority
B)?Specifying the interventions and techniques to be employed
C)?Specifying the time frame of the contract
D)?Deciding the frequency and duration of sessions

Question 17

Specific tasks assist clients and social workers in:​

A)​indicating the particular action steps that need to be taken to achieve goals.
B)​determining the feasibility of goals.
C)​identifying the need for change, thereby helping in formulating goals.
D)​specifying the desired level of change.

Question 18

Which of the following guidelines can assist you in maximizing the reliability and validity of the data collected using baseline measures?​

A)​Using only one measuring instrument irrespective of circumstances
B)​Selecting time intervals with the lowest incidence of behavioral excesses
C)​Defining the target of measurement in clear and operational terms
D)​Obtaining measurements after change-oriented interventions have been implemented

Question 19

When a client selects goals that are beyond his or her capacity to achieve, the social worker should first:​

A)​suggest the client to pursue the goals.
B)​prioritize the goals based on their time frames.
C)​explore the feasibility of the selected goals.
D)​ensure goal attainment by formulating strategies.

Question 20

In a session with a social worker, the client stated that her goal was to improve her role as a mother. Which of the following questions should the social worker ask the client to determine the client's desired level of change?​

A)​In what way would you like to improve your functioning as a parent?
B)​Are you willing to have an assessment to determine your current skill level?
C)​How did you determine that your parenting needed improvement?
D)​Would you be able to reach your goal by joining a parent's support group?

Question 21

Which of the following statements is true of oral contracts?​

A)​They are less formal than written contracts.
B)​They have the finality of a written contract.
C)​They don't provide a clear understanding of tasks to be accomplished.
D)​They don't need to be documented in case records.

Question 22

Briefly explain the role of client participation in goal development.​

Question 23

Briefly explain motivational congruence.​

Question 24

Discuss the importance of establishing baseline measures.​

Question 25

Briefly explain the purpose and function of goals.​

Question 26

Briefly explain the importance of involving clients in monitoring and evaluating progress.​

Question 27

Discuss the importance of evaluating your own practice as a social worker.​

Question 28

Briefly explain the types of goals.​

Question 29

Explain the rationale for contracts.​

Question 30

Discuss the strategies for developing goals with involuntary clients.​